Dendrite

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A threadlike extension of a neuron that receives impulses from other neurons

Real World Example

Imagine trying to listen to multiple conversations at a crowded party. Just like how you need to extend your attention to hear and process different voices, a dendrite extends from a neuron to receive impulses from other neurons. In this analogy, your ears represent the dendrites, focusing on the incoming signals (voices) from various sources (other neurons) to understand the overall conversation (neural communication).

Practice Version

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